Principal Financial Group Portfolio holdings
Principal Financial Group, founded in 1879 as the Bankers Life Association by Edward Temple and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is a global financial services firm specializing in retirement solutions, insurance, and asset management, overseeing more than $709 billion in assets under management as of late 2024. Serving over 62 million customers across individuals, businesses, and institutions, Principal offers 401(k) plans, group insurance (life, disability, dental), annuities, and investment products through its Principal Global Investors arm, with a strong focus on U.S. and international markets like Asia and Latin America. Known for its stability and customer-centric approach, the publicly traded company (NASDAQ: PFG) under CEO Dan Houston has expanded through acquisitions like Wells Fargo’s retirement business in 2019, emphasizing long-term financial security. With a workforce of over 19,000 and a legacy of resilience, Principal remains a trusted name in retirement and wealth management.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$189M |
| 2 |
Domino's
DPZ
|
+$179M |
| 3 |
Boston Properties
BXP
|
+$172M |
| 4 |
VICI Properties
VICI
|
+$120M |
| 5 |
Vail Resorts
MTN
|
+$108M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
|
+$118M |
| 2 |
CDK
CDK Global, Inc.
CDK
|
+$115M |
| 3 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$107M |
| 4 |
Steris
STE
|
+$106M |
| 5 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$99.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.13% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.66% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.56% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.38% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.61% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1026
ScottsMiracle-Gro
SMG
$3.82B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
174,408
+1,191
| +0.7% | +$89.8K |
|
|
MZTI
1027
The Marzetti Company
MZTI
$2.93B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
87,376
+989
| +1% | +$159K |
|
1028
Telephone and Data Systems
TDS
$3.82B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
445,263
+6,290
| +1% | +$214K |
|
|
DISCK
1029
DELISTED
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
537,084
-1,425
| -0.3% | -$37.2K |
|
1030
GATX Corp
GATX
$6.35B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
178,750
-3,775
| -2% | -$282K |
|
|
AVTA
1031
DELISTED
Avantax, Inc. Common Stock
AVTA
| $13.6M | 0.01% |
407,691
-10,373
| -2% | -$302K |
|
1032
Allegion
ALLE
$13.4B
| $13.5M | 0.01% |
149,235
+911
| +0.6% | +$79.2K |
|
|
PXUS
1033
DELISTED
Principal International Multi-Factor Index ETF
PXUS
| $13.5M | 0.01% |
144,087
| – | – |
|
1034
Huntington Ingalls Industries
HII
$12.9B
| $13.5M | 0.01% |
65,310
-1,733
| -3% | -$355K |
|
1035
Medpace
MEDP
$16.1B
| $13.5M | 0.01% |
229,433
+2,782
| +1% | +$166K |
|
1036
SolarEdge
SEDG
$2.51B
| $13.5M | 0.01% |
358,748
+7,741
| +2% | +$309K |
|
1037
Enviri
NVRI
$623M
| $13.5M | 0.01% |
670,440
-25,212
| -4% | -$543K |
|
1038
Boston Beer
SAM
$1.91B
| $13.5M | 0.01% |
45,693
+760
| +2% | +$208K |
|
|
TGNA
1039
DELISTED
TEGNA Inc
TGNA
| $13.5M | 0.01% |
954,720
+1,985
| +0.2% | +$25.2K |
|
1040
Kennametal
KMT
$2.59B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
365,865
+4,862
| +1% | +$178K |
|
1041
Teladoc Health
TDOC
$1.22B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
241,640
+29,209
| +14% | +$1.78M |
|
1042
Equitable Holdings
EQH
$13B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
666,794
+11,287
| +2% | +$215K |
|
|
CVET
1043
DELISTED
Covetrus, Inc. Common Stock
CVET
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
+421,326
| New | +$15M |
|
|
INVX
1044
Innovex International
INVX
$1.96B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
292,408
+138,487
| +90% | +$5.44M |
|
1045
Matsons
MATX
$6.13B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
370,304
-2,773
| -0.7% | -$95.8K |
|
1046
Westamerica Bancorp
WABC
$1.38B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
216,075
-911
| -0.4% | -$56.5K |
|
1047
La-Z-Boy
LZB
$1.58B
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
404,612
-6,615
| -2% | -$209K |
|
|
CLGX
1048
DELISTED
Corelogic, Inc.
CLGX
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
357,503
-54
| -0% | -$1.99K |
|
1049
AMC Global Media
AMCX
$492M
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
234,631
-542
| -0.2% | -$33.3K |
|
1050
LKQ Corp
LKQ
$5.68B
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
467,995
-6,287
| -1% | -$169K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2019, Principal Financial Group held 2,299 positions worth $107B, up 14% from $93.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2019 filing shows 59 new, 812 increased, 1,315 reduced and 94 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Capri Holdings: 848,055 shares worth $38.8M. The largest sale was O'Reilly Automotive, an estimated $118M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 16% of assets, up from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2019 buy was Capri Holdings: 848,055 shares worth $38.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Alibaba in Q1 2019, an estimated $189M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2019 reduction was O'Reilly Automotive, cutting an estimated $118M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A in Q1 2019, selling an estimated $73.4M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $107B portfolio in Q1 2019.
- Principal Financial Group opened 59 new positions and closed 94 in Q1 2019.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 14% quarter-over-quarter to $107B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2019, filed 10 May 2019.